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(CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management/National Weather Service) — All motorists are urged to avoid unnecessary travels on the roads for their own safety. At 5 p.m. Sunday, the center of Tropical Storm Soudelor was located near latitude 14.8 degrees north and longitude 146.6 degrees east.

This is about:

60 miles east-southeast of Saipan

70 miles east of Tinian

105 miles east-northeast of Rota

205 miles south-southeast of Alamagan

235 miles south-southeast of Pagan

285 miles south-southeast of Agrihan

Soudelor is moving west at 14 mph and is expected to move in a general west-northwest direction for the next few days on a track that would take it very close to Saipan and Tinian on Sunday evening.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to 75 mph. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 90 miles from the center mainly in the northern semicircle and 60 miles in the south semicircle.

UPDATE (10): Motorists urged to avoid unnecessary travels

(CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management/National Weather Service) — All motorists are urged to avoid unnecessary travels on the roads for their own safety. At 5 p.m. Sunday, the center of Tropical Storm Soudelor was located near latitude 14.8 degrees north and longitude 146.6 degrees east.

This is about:

60 miles east-southeast of Saipan

70 miles east of Tinian

105 miles east-northeast of Rota

205 miles south-southeast of Alamagan

235 miles south-southeast of Pagan

285 miles south-southeast of Agrihan

Soudelor is moving west at 14 mph and is expected to move in a general west-northwest direction for the next few days on a track that would take it very close to Saipan and Tinian on Sunday evening.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to 75 mph. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 90 miles from the center mainly in the northern semicircle and 60 miles in the south semicircle.

Because of the anticipated threat of Soudelor, acting Gov. Ralph D.L.G. Torres as of 5 p.m. Sunday maintained typhoon condition 1 for Saipan and Tinian; typhoon condition 3 for Agrihan, Alamagan and Pagan; and tropical storm condition 1 for Rota.

Condition 1 means that the typhoon is 12 hours away or is on location. Condition 3 means the typhoon's arrival is possible within 36 to 24 hours.

Residents should continue initial preparedness steps to include: securing loose objects around the house and/or removing and securing objects to prevent them from being picked up and propelled by possible, strong winds. Heavy rain showers, strong gusty winds, and flooding are also possible in low lying areas associated with Soudelor. Be prepared to seek shelter sturdy enough to withstand typhoon force winds which are possible Sunday evening. Make sure you have enough food and water for several days.

In a separate statement on Sunday morning, the governor’s office announced that “all public beaches are closed during the waiting period as well as the duration of the onslaught of Tropical Storm Soudelor. Acting Governor Torres, together with local authorities, want to deeply stress the need for the public to stay safe during the next several hours, which includes staying away from exposed reefs and shorelines to reduce the risk of encountering high surf and strong currents that may endanger lives.”

Marine operators, for their part, are reminded that as of 6 a.m. Sunday, “the Coast Guard officially placed all ports in Condition Zulu, meaning that all activity, both on the water, and at the seaports is officially suspended pending the passage of the storm and the elimination of any further threat from Soudelor.”

The CNMI Emergency Operations Center will issue bulletins as they become available. Continue to monitor the official bulletins which will be available through local media sources and NOAA weather radio broadcast on 162.5 megahertz, call 237-8000 or visit www.cnmihsem.gov.mp . Those in Northern Islands may contact CNMI EOC Dispatch Center at high frequency single side band radio on frequency 5.205.0.

Soudelor is moving west at 12 mph and is expected to move in a general west-northwest direction for the next few days on a track that would take it very close to Saipan and Tinian on Sunday evening.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to 70 mph. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 90 miles from the center mainly in the northern semicircle and 60 miles in the south semicircle.

Because of the anticipated threat of Soudelor, acting Gov. Ralph D.L.G. Torres as of 2 p.m. Sunday maintained typhoon condition 1 for Saipan and Tinian; typhoon condition 3 for Agrihan, Alamagan and Pagan; and tropical storm condition 1 for Rota.

Condition 1 means that the typhoon is 12 hours away or is on location. Condition 3 means the typhoon's arrival is possible within 36 to 24 hours.

Residents should continue initial preparedness steps to include: securing loose objects around the house and/or removing and securing objects to prevent them from being picked up and propelled by possible, strong winds. Heavy rain showers, strong gusty winds, and flooding are also possible in low lying areas associated with Soudelor. Be prepared to seek shelter sturdy enough to withstand typhoon force winds which are possible Sunday evening. Make sure you have enough food and water for several days.

In a separate statement on Sunday morning, the governor’s office announced that “all public beaches are closed during the waiting period as well as the duration of the onslaught of Tropical Storm Soudelor. Acting Governor Torres, together with local authorities, want to deeply stress the need for the public to stay safe during the next several hours, which includes staying away from exposed reefs and shorelines to reduce the risk of encountering high surf and strong currents that may endanger lives.”

Marine operators, for their part, are reminded that as of 6 a.m. Sunday, “the Coast Guard officially placed all ports in Condition Zulu, meaning that all activity, both on the water, and at the seaports is officially suspended pending the passage of the storm and the elimination of any further threat from Soudelor.”

The CNMI Emergency Operations Center will issue bulletins as they become available. Continue to monitor the official bulletins which will be available through local media sources and NOAA weather radio broadcast on 162.5 megahertz, call 237-8000 or visit www.cnmihsem.gov.mp . Those in Northern Islands may contact CNMI EOC Dispatch Center at high frequency single side band radio on frequency 5.205.0.

CUC: Power interruptions possible

Created on August 02, 2015

Last Updated on August 02, 2015

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(CUC) — In anticipation of Typhoon Soudelor, the Commonwealth Utilities Corp. reminds the communities of Rota, Tinian and Saipan to prepare for possible power interruptions, which could also affect their water supplies.

The 24-Hour CUC Customer Call Center will be open for customer calls throughout the storm. Representatives will forward information received from the calls to the field personnel responsible for addressing the issues.

As with any severe storm, field response may be longer than usual as Power and Water personnel deal with potentially treacherous conditions resulting from the typhoon. To report outages or to receive updates, customers should call the 24-Hour CUC Customer Call Center at 664-4CUC (4282).

In addition to the 24-Hour Customer Call Center, CUC will post the latest information on Facebook. Updates will include photos and videos of the storm and post-storm restoration efforts. To access the information, simply log in to your Facebook account and “Like” the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation page.

CUC reminds customers to adhere to the following safety tips and procedures at all times during and after the storm.

• CUC Customer Service is closed during typhoons. Prepaid customers should purchase utility tokens in advance of the storm’s arrival.

• Never touch or approach a downed wire or anything in contact with the wire.

• Unplug sensitive electronic equipment as power surges or outages may be a danger during storms.

• Customers on life-sustaining equipment should have emergency power backup, know how to operate it and test it regularly.

• Keep refrigerator and freezer closed as much as possible to keep food fresh. A full refrigerator will maintain safe temperatures for up to six hours; a full freezer for up to two days.

• Use hot water sparingly. Most hot water tanks will retain heat for up to 24 hours.

• Switch electrical appliances off when the power goes out to prevent fires and equipment damage during prolonged outages. Leave one or two lights on to let you know when power has been restored.

• When power is restored, turn on electrical appliances gradually. Sudden heavy consumption can damage the electrical system and extend the outage.

For more information, go to www.cucgov.org or contact the 24-Hour Customer Call Center at 664-4CUC (664-4282).

Soudelor is moving west at 13 mph and is expected to move in a general west-northwest direction for the next few days on a track that would take it very close to Saipan on Sunday evening.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to 60 mph. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 90 miles from the center mainly in the northern semicircle and 75 miles in the south semicircle.

Because of the anticipated threat of Soudelor, acting Gov. Ralph D.L.G. Torres as of 11 a.m. Sunday upgraded Saipan and Tinian to typhoon condition 1; and maintained typhoon condition 3 for Agrihan, Alamagan and Pagan. He declared tropical storm condition 1 for Rota.

Condition 1 means that the typhoon is 12 hours away or is on location. Condition 3 means the typhoon's arrival is possible within 36 to 24 hours.

Residents should continue initial preparedness steps to include: securing loose objects around the house and/or removing and securing objects to prevent them from being picked up and propelled by possible, strong winds. Heavy rain showers, strong gusty winds, and flooding are also possible in low-lying areas associated with Soudelor. Be prepared to seek shelter sturdy enough to withstand typhoon force winds which are possible Sunday evening. Make sure you have enough food and water for several days.

In a separate statement on Sunday morning, the governor’s office announced that “all public beaches are closed during the waiting period as well as the duration of the onslaught of Tropical Storm Soudelor. Acting Governor Torres, together with local authorities, want to deeply stress the need for the public to stay safe during the next several hours, which includes staying away from exposed reefs and shorelines to reduce the risk of encountering high surf and strong currents that may endanger lives.”

Marine operators, for their part, are reminded that as of 6 a.m. Sunday, “the Coast Guard officially placed all ports in Condition Zulu, meaning that all activity, both on the water, and at the seaports is officially suspended pending the passage of the storm and the elimination of any further threat from Soudelor.”

The CNMI Emergency Operations Center will issue bulletins as they become available. Continue to monitor the official bulletins which will be available through local media sources and NOAA weather radio broadcast on 162.5 megahertz, call 237-8000 or visit www.cnmihsem.gov.mp . Those in Northern Islands may contact CNMI EOC Dispatch Center at high frequency single side band radio on frequency 5.205.0.

Soudelor is moving west at 12 mph and is expected to move in a general west-northwest direction for the next few days on a track that would take it very close to Saipan on Sunday evening.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to 60 mph. Soudelor is expected to intensify the next few days and may become a typhoon on Sunday. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 90 miles from the center mainly in the northern semicircle and 75 miles in the south semicircle.

Because of the anticipated threat of Soudelor, acting Gov. Ralph D.L.G. Torres as of 8 a.m. Sunday upgraded Saipan and Tinian to typhoon condition 1; maintained typhoon condition 3 for Agrihan, Alamagan and Pagan, and a tropical storm watch for Rota.

Typhoon condition 1 means that the typhoon is 12 hours away or is on location. Typhoon condition 3 means the typhoon's arrival is possible within 36 to 24 hours. A tropical storm warning means that storm conditions are expected within the area of the warning, usually within 24 hours.

It is, however, vital that you do not focus on the exact forecast track. To do so could result in bad decisions and place you or those you are responsible for at greater risk.

Still, residents should continue initial preparedness steps to include: securing loose objects around the house and/or removing and securing objects to prevent them from being picked up and propelled by possible, strong winds. Heavy rain showers, strong gusty winds, and flooding are also possible in low lying areas associated with Soudelor. Be prepared to seek shelter sturdy enough to withstand typhoon force winds which are possible Sunday afternoon or Sunday evening. Make sure you have enough food and water for several days.

In a separate statement on Sunday morning, the governor’s office announced that “all public beaches are closed during the waiting period as well as the duration of the onslaught of Tropical Storm Soudelor. Acting Governor Torres, together with local authorities, want to deeply stress the need for the public to stay safe during the next several hours, which includes staying away from exposed reefs and shorelines to reduce the risk of encountering high surf and strong currents that may endanger lives.”

Marine operators, for their part, are reminded that as of 6 a.m. Sunday, “the Coast Guard officially placed all ports in Condition Zulu, meaning that all activity, both on the water, and at the seaports is officially suspended pending the passage of the storm and the elimination of any further threat from Soudelor.”

The CNMI Emergency Operations Center will issue bulletins as they become available. Continue to monitor the official bulletins which will be available through local media sources and NOAA weather radio broadcast on 162.5 megahertz, call 237-8000 or visit www.cnmihsem.gov.mp . Those in Northern Islands may contact CNMI EOC Dispatch Center at high frequency single side band radio on frequency 5.205.0.

UPDATE (5): Tropical Storm Soudelor intensifies as it approaches Marianas; all public beaches are closed

Soudelor is moving west at 15 mph and is expected to move in a general west-northwest direction for the next few days on a track that would take it through the Northern Marianas about 35 miles north of Saipan late Sunday night or early Monday morning.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to 60 mph. Soudelor is expected to intensify the next few days and may become a typhoon on Sunday. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 80 miles from the center mainly in the northern semicircle.

Because of the anticipated threat of Soudelor, acting Gov. Ralph D.L.G. Torres as of 5 a.m. Sunday maintained typhoon condition 2 for Saipan and Tinian; typhoon condition 3 for Agrihan, Alamagan and Pagan; and a tropical storm watch for Rota.

Typhoon Condition 2 means that the typhoon’s arrival is expected within 24 hours. Typhoon condition 3 means the typhoon's arrival is possible within 36 to 24 hours. A tropical storm warning means that storm conditions are expected within the area of the warning, usually within 24 hours.

It is, however, vital that you do not focus on the exact forecast track. To do so could result in bad decisions and place you or those you are responsible for at greater risk.

Still, residents should continue initial preparedness steps to include: securing loose objects around the house and/or removing and securing objects to prevent them from being picked up and propelled by possible, strong winds. Heavy rain showers, strong gusty winds, and flooding are also possible in low lying areas associated with Soudelor. Be prepared to seek shelter sturdy enough to withstand typhoon force winds which are possible Sunday afternoon or Sunday evening. Make sure you have enough food and water for several days.

In a separate statement on Sunday morning, the governor’s office announced that “all public beaches are closed during the waiting period as well as the duration of the onslaught of Tropical Storm Soudelor. Acting Governor Torres, together with local authorities, want to deeply stress the need for the public to stay safe during the next several hours, which includes staying away from exposed reefs and shorelines to reduce the risk of encountering high surf and strong currents that may endanger lives.”

Marine operators, for their part, are reminded that as of 6 a.m. Sunday, “the Coast Guard officially placed all ports in Condition Zulu, meaning that all activity, both on the water, and at the seaports is officially suspended pending the passage of the storm and the elimination of any further threat from Soudelor.”

The CNMI Emergency Operations Center will issue bulletins as they become available. Continue to monitor the official bulletins which will be available through local media sources and NOAA weather radio broadcast on 162.5 megahertz, call 237-8000 or visit www.cnmihsem.gov.mp . Those in Northern Islands may contact CNMI EOC Dispatch Center at high frequency single side band radio on frequency 5.205.0.

Soudelor is moving west at 15 mph and is expected to move in a general west-northwest direction for the next few days on a track that would take it through the Northern Marianas about 35 miles north Saipan late Sunday night or early Monday morning.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to 50 mph. Soudelor is expected to intensify the next few days and may become a typhoon on Sunday. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 80 miles from the center.

Because of the anticipated threat of Soudelor, acting Gov. Ralph D.L.G. Torres as of 11 p.m. Saturday maintained typhoon condition 2 for Saipan and Tinian; typhoon condition 3 for Agrihan, Alamagan and Pagan; and a tropical storm watch for Rota.

Typhoon Condition 2 means that the typhoon’s arrival is expected within 24 hours. Typhoon condition 3 means the typhoon's arrival is possible within 36 to 24 hours. A tropical storm warning means that storm conditions are expected within the area of the warning, usually within 24 hours.

It is, however, vital that you do not focus on the exact forecast track. To do so could result in bad decisions and place you or those you are responsible for at greater risk. It is too early to provide exact wind and surge forecast values for specific locations.

Still, residents should continue initial preparedness steps to include: securing loose objects around the house and/or removing and securing objects to prevent them from being picked up and propelled by possible, strong winds. Heavy rain showers, strong gusty winds, and flooding are also possible in low lying areas associated with Soudelor. Be prepared to seek shelter sturdy enough to withstand typhoon force winds which are possible Sunday afternoon or Sunday evening. Make sure you have enough food and water for several days.

The CNMI Emergency Operations Center will issue bulletins as they become available. Continue to monitor the official bulletins which will be available through local media sources and NOAA weather radio broadcast on 162.5 megahertz, call 237-8000 or visit www.cnmihsem.gov.mp . Those in Northern Islands may contact CNMI EOC Dispatch Center at high frequency single side band radio on frequency 5.205.0.

Soudelor is moving west at 9 mph and is expected to move in a general west-northwest direction for the next few days on a track that would take it through the Northern Marianas between Saipan and Anatahan late Sunday night or early Monday morning.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to 45 mph. Soudelor is expected to intensify the next few days and may become a typhoon on Sunday. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 80 miles from the center.

Because of the anticipated threat of Soudelor, acting Gov. Ralph D.L.G. Torres as of 8 p.m. Saturday maintained typhoon condition 2 for Saipan and Tinian; typhoon condition 3 for Agrihan, Alamagan and Pagan; and tropical storm watch for Rota.

Typhoon Condition 2 means that the typhoon’s arrival is expected within 24 hours. Typhoon condition 3 means the typhoon's arrival is possible within 36 to 24 hours. A tropical storm warning means that storm conditions are expected within the area of the warning, usually within 24 hours.

It is, however, vital that you do not focus on the exact forecast track. To do so could result in bad decisions and place you or those you are responsible for at greater risk. It is too early to provide exact wind and surge forecast values for specific locations.

Still, residents should continue initial preparedness steps to include: securing loose objects around the house and/or removing and securing objects to prevent them from being picked up and propelled by possible, strong winds. Heavy rain showers, strong gusty winds, and flooding are also possible in low lying areas associated with Soudelor. Be prepared to seek shelter sturdy enough to withstand typhoon force winds which are possible Sunday afternoon or Sunday evening. Make sure you have enough food and water for several days.

The CNMI Emergency Operations Center will issue bulletins as they become available. Continue to monitor the official bulletins which will be available through local media sources and NOAA weather radio broadcast on 162.5 megahertz, call 237-8000 or visit www.cnmihsem.gov.mp . Those in Northern Islands may contact CNMI EOC Dispatch Center at high frequency single side band radio on frequency 5.205.0.

Soudelor is moving west at 16 mph and is expected to move in a general west-northwest direction for the next few days on a track that would take it through the Northern Marianas between Saipan and Anatahan late Sunday night or early Monday morning.

Maximum sustained winds remain at 40 mph. Soudelor is expected to intensify the next few days and may become a typhoon on Sunday. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 105 miles from the center.

Typhoon Condition 2 means that the typhoon’s arrival is expected within 24 hours. Typhoon condition 3 means the typhoon's arrival is possible within 36 to 24 hours. A tropical storm warning means that storm conditions are expected within the area of the warning, usually within 24 hours.

It is, however, vital that you do not focus on the exact forecast track. To do so could result in bad decisions and place you or those you are responsible for at greater risk. It is too early to provide exact wind and surge forecast values for specific locations.

Still, residents should continue initial preparedness steps to include: securing loose objects around the house and/or removing and securing objects to prevent them from being picked up and propelled by possible, strong winds. Heavy rain showers, strong gusty winds, and flooding are also possible in low lying areas associated with Soudelor. Be prepared to seek shelter sturdy enough to withstand typhoon force winds which are possible Sunday afternoon or Sunday evening. Make sure you have enough food and water for several days.

The CNMI Emergency Operations Center will issue bulletins as they become available. Continue to monitor the official bulletins which will be available through local media sources and NOAA weather radio broadcast on 162.5 megahertz, call 237-8000 or visit www.cnmihsem.gov.mp . Those in Northern Islands may contact CNMI EOC Dispatch Center at high frequency single side band radio on frequency 5.205.0.

This is about:585 miles east of Saipan590 miles east of Tinian630 miles east-southeast of Alamagan650 miles east-southeast of Pagan675 miles east-southeast of Agrihan

Soudelor is moving west at 12 mph and is expected to move in a general west-northwest direction for the next few days on a track that would take it through the Northern Marianas between Saipan and Anatahan late Sunday night or early Monday morning.

Maximum sustained winds remain at 40 mph. Soudelor is expected to intensify the next few days and may become a typhoon late Saturday night or on Sunday. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 105 miles from the center.

Residents should continue initial preparedness steps to include: securing loose objects around the house and/or removing and securing objects to prevent them from being picked up and propelled by possible, strong winds.

The CNMI Emergency Operations Center will issue bulletins as they become available. Continue to monitor the official bulletins which will be available through local media sources and NOAA weather radio broadcast on 162.5 megahertz, call 237-8000 or visit www.cnmihsem.gov.mp/. Those in Northern Islands may contact CNMI EOC Dispatch Center at high frequency single side band radio on frequency 5.205.0.